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Defence Minister Phil Goff has today made public 12 audit reports evaluating New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence functions and acquisition projects.

Cabinet has agreed to spend $129 million to develop key infrastructure at Ohakea Air Force Base and other infrastructure upgrades, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today.

Education Minister Chris Carter today announced the settlement of the Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement.

A move by the Department of Internal Affairs to a more environmentally-friendly choice of car will mean more savings for taxpayers over time, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

The export of livestock (sheep, cattle, deer and goats) for slaughter will be prohibited unless the risks to New Zealand’s reputation as a responsible exporter can be adequately managed.

As the summer holidays approach, employers and workers were reminded today of four weeks paid annual leave and compensation for working public holidays that have been introduced by the Labour-led g

Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today announced an increase in the minimum wage to $12 an hour from next April for about 140,000 workers aged 16 and over around New Zealand.

The Government will in the New Year appoint an expert panel to review outstanding electoral issues following passing of the Electoral Finance Act 2007, says Justice Minister Annette King.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton is urging farmers to ensure they have contingency plans in place for potential drought conditions in the New Year.

The government is confident about Industrial Research Ltd’s (IRL) future following today’s signing of a commercial agreement with General Cable Asia Pacific, and the government’s

Most employers will pay less in ACC levies next year, while there will be some increases for workers and motorists, says ACC Minister Maryan Street.

Climate Change Minister David Parker says it’s churlish to criticise the Department of Internal Affairs for taking steps towards sustainability.

Housing Minister Maryan Street today announced the re-appointment of three members of the Housing New Zealand Corporation board.

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed the public discussion around screening for prostate cancer.

The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Hon David Cunliffe, welcomed the successful conclusion today of the auction for spectrum rights in the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands.

Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe advises that he has received Telecom’s Amended Separation Plan.

Associate Minister of Immigration Shane Jones is in the Marlborough-Nelson region today to find out first hand from industry and Pacific representatives, how the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)

Papakura District Court will reopen for jury trials from early 2008, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today.

Legislation to better support and guide the work of police has been introduced to Parliament, Police Minister Annette King announced today.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick says more information is needed to find out what happened to 15 fur seals found dead on the Marlborough coast.
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Steve Chadwick says our worst fear is that the seals may have been deliberately killed. Some of them show signs of being shot, and the circumstances in which they were found also suggest they did not die of natural causes.

Under the Labour-led government New Zealand has become one of the world’s best-prepared nations to meet the challenge of an ageing population, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today unveiled Medicines New Zealand – a bold new strategy to guide the future access to, and use of, prescription medicines by all New Zealanders.

Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker today announced New Zealanders travelling to Brisbane will now have the advantage of using SmartGate – the ePassport s

Work on protecting the ocean surrounding New Zealand has moved to the next step with the release today of a summary of submissions on the discussion paper, Improving Regulation of Environmental Eff